Business Studies
Helston Community College - Cornwall
01326572685
Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR
Course summary

If you have a keen interest in developing the skills required to be successful in Business in the 21st century, this course is for you. This Level 3 Business course is practical and uses a combination of assessment styles to give you confidence that you can apply your knowledge to succeed in the workplace. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding, skills, techniques, attributes and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the Business sector. This is a two year course which will provide a strong academic background whilst allowing you to develop skills that will prepare you for both the world of work and the demands of Higher Education courses. You will be involved in a range of practical activities, including group and paired work, individual research, preparing and giving presentations and discussing case studies. You will have the opportunity to interact with visiting speakers and to experience external visits to local and national businesses. Throughout the course you will gain knowledge and understanding of how businesses operate, while developing the practical, technical and personal skills required in the Business environment.

Entry requirements

Students will need 4 grade 4s or equivalent GCSE qualifications, including grade 4 in both English and maths.

How you'll be assessed

This Level 3 Business course is practical and uses a combination of assessment styles over the 2 years, including: • Practical reports • Portfolio of work • Presentations 1 x Controlled Task (externally set and marked) 1 x written exam (externally set and marked)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityCornwall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChurch Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR